Ajith Kumar talks about undergoing 29 surgeries, wife Shalini's troubles, and the cost of fame

Ajith said that his wife, Shalini, was his biggest source of strength and support.

Ajith Kumar talks about 29 surgeries, how Shalini has always been there for him, and how much fame costs. Ajith Kumar, a Tamil celebrity known for his great acting and love of racing, recently looked back on his life, which has been full of hard work, sacrifice, and the steadfast support of his wife, Shalini.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, the actor from Good Bad Ugly said that he has had 29 surgeries over the years, most of which were needed because of the physical demands of his film career and racing. But he still learned and grew from the experience. "I put my heart and soul into everything. There were a lot of problems. Ajith said, "I overcame everything."

He also added that working together and always learning have helped him succeed. He said, "I'm probably working as hard as a 19-year-old who wants to make racing a career." "You have to put together the appropriate squad. I've been incredibly lucky to work with directors, producers, and technicians. I'm getting a lot of new information from them.

Shalini: The Constant

Ajith said that his wife, Shalini, was his biggest source of strength and support. "I don't think I'm an easy person to be around." "I've put her through a lot, but she's been a huge help," he said. "Before the kids came along, she used to go with me to my races. Without her help, none of this would have been possible.

The Cost of Fame

Even though he was famous and successful, Ajith remained honest about the human consequences of being a celebrity. "I spend most of my time at home." He said, "I'm thankful for all the love from my fans, but because of that love, I don't get to spend much time with my family." "I can't drop my son off at school. There have been times when someone has asked me to leave in a very nice way. Being famous offers you a lot, but it also takes away the things that are most important.

Getting Past Early Problems

Ajith remembered how hard it was for him to learn Tamil and meet social expectations when he first started working in the profession. "I had an accent and couldn't speak the language well." "But I worked on it," he added. He also said that he had been pressured to change his name at one point, but he refused: "They thought it wasn't a very common name, but I said I wouldn't have any other name."

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Ajith Kumar's tale is one of calm determination and grounded fortitude. He has had to deal with injuries and pressure from the industry, and he has had to be humble even though he is a huge celebrity. His family, especially Shalini, is the foundation of it all.